Ealing Landlord Accreditation: How NRLA and LLAS Membership Cuts Your Licence Fee

Ealing Council knocks £75 off the Part B fee on every property licence if the proposed licence holder or named managing agent has active accreditation with an approved landlord scheme. Over a multi-property portfolio that discount adds up — and it stacks with the separate £50 EPC discount for properties rated A, B or C.

Which Accreditation Schemes Qualify

Ealing recognises approved accreditation schemes for the Part B discount, including:

London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS) offers landlord training courses that qualify for Ealing’s £75 Part B fee reduction.

National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) offers accreditation. NRLA membership runs between £90 and £150 per year and offers member advice lines, document templates and accredited training courses. Ealing's discount requires active NRLA accreditation.

Both schemes appear on the council's approved list. The discount applies regardless of which one you hold — there is no additional benefit for holding both.

How the £75 Discount Works

Ealing operates a two-stage fee structure for all three licensing regimes. Part A (the application processing fee) is paid upfront when you submit your application. Part B (the grant and monitoring fee) is invoiced later, after your application is validated and the draft licence is issued.

The accreditation discount is applied against the Part B payment, not Part A. Provide evidence of active accreditation when claiming the discount before paying Part B.

The numbers across each scheme:

• Selective licence: Part B drops from £500 to £425 (total fee £675 instead of £750)
• Additional HMO licence: Part B drops from £1,000 to £925 (total fee £1,225 instead of £1,300)
• Mandatory HMO licence: Part B drops from £1,000 to £925 (total fee £1,425 instead of £1,500)

If your property also holds an EPC rated A, B or C, you can stack the £50 energy performance discount on top. A selective licence with both discounts comes to £625 total — £125 less than the standard fee.

Is Accreditation Worth the Cost

For a single-property landlord paying a selective licence fee, the £75 discount reduces the Part B fee by that amount; compare it with LLAS's current course fee when deciding whether to join. For HMO landlords with multiple properties, each additional eligible licence generates another £75 saving.

Accreditation is not a statutory requirement for a licence. Ealing applies the £75 discount against Part B when the proposed licence holder or named managing agent has active accreditation with an approved scheme.

NRLA membership also gives you access to member advice lines and template documents. Ealing's application requirements include a tenancy agreement sample and a references protocol addressing anti-social behaviour.

How to Claim the Discount

To claim the discount, the proposed licence holder or named managing agent must maintain active accreditation with LLAS, NRLA or another approved scheme. The discount is applied against the Part B payment. If your accreditation has lapsed or cannot be verified, you will be charged the full Part B amount.

Make sure the proposed licence holder or named managing agent has active accreditation when you claim the discount. Claim it before paying Part B, since the discount is applied against that instalment.

The Ealing landlord licensing guide includes a full breakdown of the two-stage fee structure, both discount mechanisms and the exact steps for claiming them during your application.

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